It has been a while since I have written an acceptance for an award nomination. The summer holiday is a time during which we can clean up our closets, and attend to those things we keep putting off during the rest of the year. One of my goals this summer is to clear my comment box of all award nominations.
The most recent nomination I have received is the Super Sweet Blogging Award. This award was handed over to me by a couple of people: by Heather at Heather’s Photography who posts some stunning photographs, Tya at Expressions in a Tcup who is soon to be a mom, and Scrapydo at Scrapydo, Everything Crafty whose scrapbooking pages are beautiful.
In accepting this nomination, I need to tell you a little about my sweet tooth 🙂
- Cookies or cake? Both these sweet treats I enjoy. My favourite cake temptation is chocolate mousse cake – I can never refuse a slice. Offer me a cup of tea with a biscuit, and I will accept especially if shortbread is on the platter.
- Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate always wins when it comes to cake. When it comes to biscuit choices, though, the chocolate chip cookies may be set aside for tangy lemon creams and melt-in-your-mouth shortbread.
- Favourite sweet treat? A piece of creamy Lindt chocolate would win hands down. Candy, cake and cookies cannot compete with the creamy sweet texture of chocolate melting in my mouth.
- When do you crave sweet things the most? I have noticed that my craving for sweet things increases when I am very tired. And after a good meal, nothing is sweeter than a piece of chocolate.
- My sweet nickname?My nicknames do not tend to bring sweet things to mind. Though my husband has lately picked up the Canadian endearment “sweets” 🙂
For my nominations I am to choose a sweet baker’s dozen. I have noticed that most of the blogs I follow are award-free. I mention the ones I feel are super sweet, but know that some will not write an acceptance post. Try out the sweetness of the following bloggers:
- Sonel’s Corner: for some beautiful photographs and a super sweet South African.
- Francine in Retirement: for beautiful photos and interesting posts that are often uplifting.
- Leanne Cole Photography: her photos are creative and artistic.
- Building a Life of Hope: I enjoy reading her well-written scenarios.
- Colonialist’s Blog: For some witty writing and interesting photos from time to time.
- Pride in Photos: Not only do I enjoy looking at the photos, but I also enjoy reading her pieces of advice on photography.
- 50 Year Project: A blog that centres on books, movies, and travels – all of which form part of her goal to visit 192 countries, read 1001 books, and watch the top 100 movies of all time.
- Ruth Hendricks Photography: for beautiful photographs.
- A Window into the Woods: A view into a back yard with a difference. I enjoy reading – and looking at – the antics of Suzanne’s animal visitors.
- My Wall: For beautiful photos and poetry.
- Restlessjo: I enjoy reading about her travels and visiting all the places she has been through her photographs.
- From the Bartolini Kitchens: This is more than a food blog. John links his recipes to childhood and family stories, making his recipes more than just food.
- This Man’s Journey: for inspiring posts.
Visit these bloggers to find out why I enjoy them and see if you agree with me.
Colline, this is kinda of funny to me. Whenever I read your comments or posts, the first thing that runs through my head, is how sweet you are! Now you are receiving an award for it, which is just perfect serendipity! Thank you for thinking of me in this endearing award too my friend.
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Thank you for your sweet comment 🙂
I am hoping that others find your blog to be as sweet as I do 🙂
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I love chocolate and it will always win with me as well. Congrats on the award and thanks for thinking of me!
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Two chocolate fans. Yippee 🙂
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Congrats on the beautiful award Colline and thanks so much for thinking of me too hon. You are so sweet and I am very glad that you think I’m sweet..heheheh Much appreciated sweetness. 😀 *big hugs*
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You are so sweetly welcome Sonel 🙂
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*hugs*
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Congratulations Colline, well deserved.
Emu
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Thank you kindly Emu 🙂
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This award was created for you!!! You are just the best 🙂 Thank you so much for the nomination! Because it’s from you I will make sure to place it on my awards page….:) Thanks again!
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Thank you Suzanne. I know that you no longer do award posts but I could no ignore the sweetness of you backyard visitors!
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🙂 🙂 🙂 They all say thank you!!
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Thanks for the nomination! If it comes to tastes, I qualify majorly. Honey, chocolate, sweets and cakes all feature high on my list of preferred things.
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Yum, yum. I see chocolate is high on your list of favourite things 🙂
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CONGRATULATIONS COLLINE! You truly are super sweet, kind and created sweet posts. I am honored that you have nominated me for this award as well. Your nomination has sweeten my day. THANK YOU!
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Anything to add a little sugar to your day 🙂
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Thanks Colline. I’m in superb sweet company here. I will include it in a post when I sort out my store cupboards. 🙂
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Oh I understand completely. I have had to dust this one down before I wrote about it 🙂
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Lindt chocolate – well known world wide; maybe in the list of the most known words. Just heard Coca Cola is ranking on position #2.
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I am not surprised Lindt is well-known – the chocolate is absolutely creamy and delicious! 🙂
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Congratulations, Colline! Enjoy reading your posts!
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Hank you so much Amy.
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Congratulations on your well-deserved award, Colline. 🙂 Shortbread is one of my favorites, too.
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Thank you Robin. The mention of shortbread has created a hankering for one with a cup of tea 🙂
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I love shortbread, I think you and I would have a lovely time at High tea together. I also love, love love Lindt chocolate. Congratulations on your award, so well deserved. Thank you for nominating me, I feel very honoured.
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You are welcome Leanne as I do love looking at your photographs. I know that if one day I am ever in your part of the world, I know I would love to go to High Tea with you 🙂
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Anything with chocolate is for me. Congratulations on your awards.
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From one chocolate lover to another – thank you 🙂
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I love dark chocolate!!!!!
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What I love most about it is that it does not become too sweet in my mouth.
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oo wow congratulations Colline 😀
U truely deserve it :))
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Thank you so much Tya 🙂
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❤
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I really like that list, above. I’d like to visit John’s blogsite. I completely agree that experiencing food is more than the food itself. Of course it does begin with great food!
Hmmmm. When do I crave sweet things the most? When I am very hungry. So, to deal with that, I try to not be too hungry! But, if I have decided on enjoying a sweet treat, which is probably cake, the best time to enjoy it is about 3pm, with a cup of tea. Of course, the setting is just as important – good companionship, beautiful surroundings, peace and quiet. No potential interruptions, so that savoring every little bite and indulging in the moment is the focus…you know…like other things that are better without interruptions!
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No interruptions are the best. I find if I am interrupted I tend to eat more – which is not a good idea!
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Yes, I remember eating a meal when my children were very little, then after all the distractions, realizing that it was done before I had a chance to really savor it. Then I was tempted to eat more even though I wasn’t really hungry.
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And continuing to eat even though you were not hungry – just because you were distracted.
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Ah.. we should meet up for coffee or tea. All these sweet treats are tempting. I like chocolatey cake, but prefer vanilla ice cream, and Lindt is always tops in my list. 🙂 I crave for sweets when I am upset.
and before I forget, Congratulations!!! 🙂 and and thank you for giving me an award, too. 🙂 It is so very nice of you and I am honored.
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You have a lovely blog Imelda and deserve the recognition 🙂
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WOW! Congratulations dear Colline, Thanks and Love, nia
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Thank you dear Nia 🙂
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Congratulations, Colline, on winning this award. It’s certainly well-deserved. Thanks, too, for not just nominating me but for the gracious manner in which you did. I’n honored and grateful. 🙂
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You are most welcome John. I love your blog and will always take the opportunity to share it 🙂
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